2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,065 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,065

MOT tests analysed

10.1%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.8%	51
2	Brakes	3.8%	40
3	Lighting & signalling	2.3%	24
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	9
5	Visibility	0.9%	9
6	Suspension	0.5%	5

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	33
2	Headlamp aim	27
3	Service brake performance	11
4	Tread depth	8
5	Brake discs	7
6	Rear fog lamp	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	20.4%	217
2	Tyres	17.8%	190
3	Other defects	6.6%	70
4	Visibility	2.1%	22
5	Suspension	0.9%	9
6	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	8

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	752	8.1%
30-60k	290	13.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	38	5.3%
2025	1,021	10.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A

Before buying a 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (3.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-As pass their MOT?

90.0% of the 1,065 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).

Does the 2022 Kamiq Monte Carlo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,065 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.